Overview

The Arts in Asian American Studies program offered at San Francisco State University provides students with a broad range of knowledge of the diverse Asian American population through disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiries and analyses of Asian American history, literature, arts, and communities. Under advisement, students may use two specific courses to fulfill the history and government requirements and may use an unlimited number of units in Asian American Studies courses to count towards General Education. Students majoring in Asian American Studies are encouraged to study a modern Asian language or related courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Gain an interdisciplinary understanding of the histories, cultures, and racialization of Asian Americans.

Apply course concepts and critical theories and methodologies to identify the structural and ideological forces that shape the lives of Asian Americans.

Apply the skills and knowledge acquired toward the self-determination and empowerment of Asian American communities.

Develop values of social justice, equity, activism, and respect for differences.

Construct evidence-based and persuasive oral and written arguments with proper citations and support from multiple forms of knowledge, including community and academic resources, that communicate what students have discovered.

Career paths

Both baccalaureate and master’s degrees can be used to enhance work in Asian American communities, enhance career opportunities in the Pacific Rim areas, prepare for teaching and other professional careers, and prepare for doctoral studies or other professional degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Asians in the United States

Contemporary Asian Americans

Asian Americans and American Ideals and Institutions

Asian Americans and Mass Media

Asian American Literature

Asian American Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies Asian studies View 505 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the CSU Application

Students will be required to submit official, original or certified/attested copies of all original academic documents in the original language of issue

Applicants who are presently attending a college or university in the United States must, in addition to their international records, submit official transcripts of all work completed and in progress

Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school

All applicants for admission to the University must pay a $55.00 application fee

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Out-of-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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